Memphis welcomes Fergie Philippe, Black lead in Broadway’s “Beauty & the Beast” at The Orpheum

With the return of Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” to Broadway, Memphis will soon behold the African-American actor and puppeteer who will interpret the lead role of Beast in the latest touring production. The Orpheum Theatre will host “Beauty and the Beast,” its final show of the 2025-2026 season, June 2-7. The production returns after […]

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May 30, 2026 - 16:53
Memphis welcomes Fergie Philippe, Black lead in Broadway’s “Beauty & the Beast” at The Orpheum
With the return of Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” to Broadway, Memphis will soon behold the African-American actor and puppeteer who will interpret the lead role of Beast in the latest touring production. The Orpheum Theatre will host “Beauty and the Beast,” its final show of the 2025-2026 season, June 2-7. The production returns after […]
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